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The ‘Batman of Norristown’ creates opportunity in his hometown
It began two years ago when Lenny Bazemore bought his best friend's house in Norristown, Pa. and donated it to Habitat for Humanity.
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Christmas tree recycling begins Tuesday in Philly
Philadelphians looking to recycle their Christmas trees will need to drop them off at various locations in the city starting Jan. 2.
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New wave of electric 2-wheelers hits U.S. city streets
As battery technology improves and cities get denser, some startups are seeking to produce cheaper and greener mopeds, scooters, and motorized bikes.
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Peacemaker works to stop bloodshed in Baltimore
The spiritually minded activist began to cry, letting her tears fall on asphalt.
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Popping the cork for 2018 doesn’t have to be expensive
Many people will welcome the New Year with a champagne toast. But you don’t have to shell out big bucks for that bottle of bubbly.
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Digital distraction and addictive devices
Guest: Nir Eyal How often do you look at your smartphone during the day – checking Facebook or Twitter, or post ...
Air Date: December 26, 2017
Listen 49:219 favorite new podcasts of 2017 (that aren’t ‘S-Town’)
Lord knows there's no shortage of podcast listicles populating your social media feeds this time of year, but this best-of is a little different.
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Whiskey and fufu: What kids around the world leave out for Santa
Would Santa Claus prefer a chocolate chip cookie for a snack or perhaps a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
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10 international stories you loved in 2017
Of the more than 500 stories on international affairs and national security that we posted on Parallels in 2017, here are the top 10, ranked by pageviews.
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Apple says it slows older iPhones to save their battery life
Confirming iPhone owners' suspicions that Apple purposefully slows the operation of older phones, Apple says that it does just that.
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From ‘covfefe’ to slamming CNN: Trump’s year in tweets
"My use of social media is not Presidential - it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL," Trump's account tweeted on July 1.
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An ode to Combat Jack and his preservation of hip hop culture
Hip hop runs through my veins, and I am a shameless podcast nerd, so my heart was broken when I heard about the recent passing of Reggie ...
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Why we kiss under mistletoe and toast with eggnog
These are a few of many questions, but with expert help, All Things Considered found some much-needed answers to share.
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Even self-proclaimed ‘foodies’ disdain the much-maligned fruitcake
Warning: Material in this interview is not very scientific, but it could spark some fun conversations over the holidays.
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Listen 5:05Don’t let the holiday onslaught bring you down
Truly, this can be society’s rock-bottom moment, a cry for help wrapped in LED lights and garland.
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